South Shore Convention & Visitors Authority

The Indiana Mother Chapter of the Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club will be hosting their annual Mardi Gras Gala at Avalon Manor, 3550 U.S. 30 in Merrillville, on Saturday, March 7. Olivia Taylor, committee member, explained that the event serves as a...

A 90-year-old World War II U.S. Marine Corps veteran named W.F. "Bill" Wellman has created a powerful and thought-provoking video short and social media strategy designed to tell the story of the "Greatest Generation" and have them remembered every...

Sparta Fast Pitch Classic to bring in 18 teams Eighteen fast pitch softball teams from Indiana, Illinois and Michigan will come together Feb. 27 through March 1 for the inaugural tournament at the Sparta Dome in Crown Point. The tournament will be...

The South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority and the Lake Court House Foundation are hosting a sneak preview of the new John Dillinger Museum on Tuesday, March 3, 2015 – the 81st anniversary of John Dillinger’s infamous escape from the old...

James Kertis - Security Officer Ameristar Casino and Hotel, East Chicago James received his nickname “the mailman,” because he always delivers great guest service. On one occasion he assisted a guest with a flat tire. Because the guest had no...

Through an athletic shoe drive hosted at local high schools and universities, the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority collected 212 pairs of athletic shoes that are available for nonprofit organizations. The tourism authority, in...

The 2nd Annual Northwest Indiana Comic-Con returns to the South Shore on Saturday, Feb. 21, at Halls of St. George. The family-friendly show focuses on comics, creators, community and fans while offering attendees numerous things to experience. The...

The 4th Annual Film Festival in Gary, presented by Gary native and Hollywood actor William L. Johnson, will be hosted at The Glen Theatre on Friday, Feb. 20 and Saturday, Feb. 21. On Friday, Feb. 20, attendees will enjoy an opening night reception as...

“Indigenous Landscapes: Imprints of the South Shore,” a new art exhibit highlighting natural settings along the South Shore, will open at the Indiana Welcome Center on Monday, Feb. 9. The exhibit features approximately 80 pieces in a variety of...

The Challenger Learning Center of Northwest Indiana will be hosting a special Valentine’s Day-themed couple’s event on Saturday, Feb. 14. The mission, “Fly Your Sweetie to the Moon,” is a unique date night where couples can test out their...